Nicholas Sokic

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Prime Video greenlights two new Quebec series

Attraction’s Karaoké Club and Martin Matte’s Vitrerie Joyal are the latest additions to the streamer’s French-language content library.

Sherry Media acquires Canadian rights for The Unrestricted War

The Yan Ma-directed film is set for a nationwide theatrical release on May 16.

Fanshawe College suspends 40 programs starting in the fall

The cuts include programs focused on digital media production and broadcast journalism.

APTN renews Amplify docuseries for season three

Each episode of the series from Wolfwalker Productions explores a different Indigenous musician.

Boat Rocker’s Q4 and full-year results reveal revenue decline

Declines in television revenues and scripted production, attributed to “macroeconomic headwinds,” were noted as a factor in the recent reverse takeover by Blue Ant Media.

Canadian Film Day doubles partner registrations compared to 2024

Reel Canada organizers expect the day’s screenings to exceed 2,000 on April 16.

BANFF to laud Hans Zimmer with Career Achievement award

Zimmer will also take part in a panel session alongside members of Bleeding Fingers Music, the composer collective he co-founded.

Bell Media appoints Matt McGowan to new SVP role

The former Snap exec will oversee Bell Media’s advertising sales and partnerships strategy.

WIFT+ Toronto selects eight shorts for annual showcase

The shorts are up for four awards at the event, offering more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

Crave’s Empathie takes Series Mania audience award

It is the first series produced entirely in Quebec to take part in Series Mania’s international competition.

Item 7 joins Candour Pictures’ One Day Closer as coproducer

EXCLUSIVE: Montreal-based Skywolf Media’s Lisa Wolofsky has also joined production on the feature.

In Brief: Canadian Marie Kishchuk wins Dingle Awards’ pitch prize

Plus: Front Street Pictures’ The Groomsmen: Second Chances wins at GLAAD Media Awards, CMF and Creative BC fund five video game studios, and more.